How to do Business with the California State Government

Last year the state of California spent more than $10 billion on goods and services, including more than $2 billion with small businesses.

State agencies buy everything from construction and fencing to marketing and pest control services. They even buy goats for grazing.

Don't miss out on this webinar for businesses new to state contracting or those who want a refresher. Understand the basics of state government contracting and get valuable information on how to get certified as a small business (SB) or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) and begin selling your products and services to the state of California.

Webinar Topics Include:
- SB/DVBE certification program
- Cal eProcure
- Improving your profile
- Finding bid opportunities
- Researching past purchases
- SB/DVBE Advocates
- Commercially Useful Function
- Resources
- Read more about California Department of General Services.

Download DGS's flyer: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Outreach/Resources/HTDB_Brochure_Web_10-20.pdf
Speaker

Wayne Gross, Business Outreach Liaison
California Office of Small Business and DVBE Services

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD), Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) is the state's certifying agency that oversees the Small Business (SB), Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification programs. The OSDS also oversees the Nonprofit Recognition (NP) and Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) certification programs. The purpose of the certification program is to promote and increase SB, SB-PW, DVBE, NVSA and NP participation in state contracting

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